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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: jsc2024e038398
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Jun 5, 2024

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jsc2024e038398 (6/5/2024) --- Famoxadone crystals grown with Redwire's PIL-BOX aboard the International Space...

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Jun 5, 2024

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jsc2024e038399 (6/5/2024) --- Glycine crystals grown with Redwire's PIL-BOX aboard the International Space Station....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 6, 2001

Microgravity

Atomic force microscopy uses laser technology to reveal a defect, a double-screw dislocation, on the surface of this...

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May 26, 2017

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iss051e050126 (May 26, 2017) --- Three CubeSats are ejected from the NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer attached to the...

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NASA image: CBEF during Amyloid Experiment OPS
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Dec 30, 2017

CBEF during Amyloid Experiment OPS

iss054e020555 (Dec. 30, 2017) --- View of the Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) in the Kibo Japanese...

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NASA image: Fluid Flow in Ceres Due to Core Heating
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Aug 20, 2025

Fluid Flow in Ceres Due to Core Heating

This illustration depicts the interior of dwarf planet Ceres, including the transfer of water and gases from the...

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NASA image: Propylene on Titan
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Sep 30, 2013

Propylene on Titan

With a thick atmosphere, clouds, a rain cycle and giant lakes, Saturn's large moon Titan is a surprisingly Earthlike...

GSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The loss of productivity due to flu is staggering. Costs range as much as $20 billio a year. High mutation rates of...

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NASA image: Night on Europa (Illustration)
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Nov 9, 2020

Night on Europa (Illustration)

This illustration of Jupiter's moon Europa shows how the icy surface may glow on its nightside, the side facing away...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

This photo shows an individual cell from the Handheld Diffusion Test Cell (HH-DTC) apparatus flown on the Space...

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NASA image: This Is One Mars Rover With MOXIE
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Apr 5, 2019

This Is One Mars Rover With MOXIE

Members of NASA's Mars 2020 project install the Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment (MOXIE) into the...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

This photo shows the Handheld Diffusion Test Cell (HH-DTC) apparatus flown on the Space Shuttle. Similar cells...

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NASA image: The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow
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Oct 22, 2018

The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow

What does our planet look like from space? Most are familiar with the beloved images of the blue marble or pale blue...

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NASA image: The Blue Ring Nebula
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Nov 18, 2020

The Blue Ring Nebula

The Blue Ring Nebula was discovered in 2004 by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) mission. Astronomers think...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Solar Array Illumination Test
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Aug 5, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Solar Array Illumination Test

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, illumination testing is...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: A faint airglow blankets Earth's horizon above the Pacific Ocean
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Sep 2, 2025

A faint airglow blankets Earth's horizon above the Pacific Ocean

iss073e0780028 (Sept. 2, 2025) --- A faint airglow blankets Earth's horizon in this photograph taken from the...

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NASA image: A yellow-green airglow blankets the city lights of North America
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Oct 25, 2025

A yellow-green airglow blankets the city lights of North America

iss073e0982431 (Oct. 25, 2025) --- A yellow-green airglow, caused by atoms and molecules releasing energy as light...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Liftoff
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Sep 8, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Liftoff

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Rollout for Launch

The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: iss065e257486
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Aug 17, 2021

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iss065e257486 (Aug. 17, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough installs and...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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